US Bridges

Valley Blvd over San Jose Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI E/O Grand Ave · Structure no. 53C0432

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,300
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Blvd over San Jose Crk is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Valley Blvd over San Jose Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,142 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesValley Blvd
CrossesSan Jose Crk
Location0.8MI E/O Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 0L353
Coordinates34.04041, -117.82033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2013)
Projected traffic23,142 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Blvd over San Jose Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Valley Blvd over San Jose Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Valley Blvd over San Jose Crk carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valley Blvd over San Jose Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Blvd over San Jose Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.